Ecuadorian Priest Dies After Large Wooden Cross Collapses During Service
QUITO: A tragic incident unfolded in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil when a senior priest lost his life after a massive wooden cross...
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French Cities Experience Calm After Curfews Imposed to Address Violence
PARIS: French cities reported a night of relative calm following the imposition of curfews aimed at quelling recent violence. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced...
Trump Claims Iran Requested to Halt Attacks Amid Rising Tensions
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced during a rally in Kansas that Iranian leadership has requested to cease attacks, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic...
Six Migrants, Including Infant, Die in Boat Capsize Near Greece’s Lesbos
ATHENS: A tragic incident occurred near the Greek island of Lesbos on October 20, 2026, when a speedboat carrying migrants capsized after colliding with...
Canadian Tourist Convicted of Animal Cruelty for Stealing Flamingo in Vegas
LAS VEGAS: A Canadian tourist has been found guilty of animal cruelty after stealing a flamingo from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and...
US Economy Under Trump: A Closer Look at Inflation and Job Growth
WASHINGTON: As the midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump touts the performance of the US economy, claiming significant achievements in job creation and economic...
UN Biodiversity Summit in Armenia Calls for End to Harmful Subsidies
YEREVAN: The UN biodiversity summit commenced in Armenia on Monday, highlighting urgent calls for governments to reform subsidies that contribute to environmental degradation. Nearly...
Trump Establishes Task Force to Enhance Women’s Health Initiatives
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to establish a White House task force and a new division within the National...
China Withdraws from $392 Million Port Development Project in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: A Chinese state-owned firm has officially withdrawn from a $392 million joint venture aimed at developing a significant logistics hub at Sri Lanka’s...
International Criminal Court Nominated for EU’s Prestigious Rights Prize
STRASBOURG: The International Criminal Court (ICC), currently facing US sanctions, has been shortlisted for the European Union’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, highlighting...